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America's Job Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
America's Job Center in Deming will close at 3 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026.
*** America's Job Center at 226 S. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces is undergoing renovations. ***
America's Job Center in Las Cruces is temporarily providing services at
Loretto Towne Centre, 505 S. Main St., Ste. 149. Hours are 8 AM-12 PM & 1 PM-5 PM.
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AJC Tresco Hiring Event - November 18, 2026
Tresco is hiring for the following: Rest Area Worker, starting pay is $15.50/hour Lead Rest Area Worker, starting pay is $16.25/hour Part-Time Rest Area Worker, starting pay is $15.50/hour Benefits include paid time off, medical leave, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. Visit America's Job Center at 322 E. Oak Street in Deming on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM to meet with Tresco. Want to learn more about Tresco? Visit their website at https://tresc
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AJC in Las Cruces Lunch Closure - November 20, 2026
America's Job Center in Las Cruces will close from 12PM to 2PM on Friday, November 20, 2026, for a staff luncheon. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices
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AJC in Deming Early Closure - November 13, 2026
America's Job Center in Deming will close at 3PM on Friday, November 13, 2026, for a staff luncheon. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices
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AJC Tresco Hiring Event - November 12, 2026
Tresco is hiring a Part-Time Custodian! Visit America's Job Center at 1500 Appaloosa Drive, Suite A-160 in Sunland Park on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to meet with Tresco. Want to learn more about Tresco? Visit their website at https://trescoinc.org/ FREE Résumé Assistance Do you need help preparing your résumé? Résumé assistance is available with staff at America's Job Center. Call America's Job Center in Sunland Park at 575-618-1249. Click the following link to view a list
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Unemployment Insurance & Employment Services Assistance in Columbus, NM - Every Other Wednesday
America's Job Center New Mexico connects employers with career seekers. Beginning November 4, 2026, staff will be in Columbus every other Wednesday. View the Unemployment Insurance & Job Seeker Assistance schedule below and stop by to meet the region's workforce experts to learn what services are available to you. Dates and/or times may change. Please check back for the latest information. Are you a job seeker? Do you know about the New Mexico Jobs Online System (NM JOBS)? Th
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Holiday Closure - November 11, 2026
America's Job Center New Mexico will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices
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Unemployment Insurance & Job Seeker Assistance in Hatch, NM - Every Tuesday
America's Job Center New Mexico connects employers with career seekers. View the Unemployment Insurance & Job Seeker Assistance schedule below and stop by to meet the region's workforce experts to learn what services are available to you. Dates and/or times may change. Please check back for the latest information. Are you a job seeker? Do you know about the New Mexico Jobs Online System (NMJOBS)? This is the State website where employers all over New Mexico post their job vac
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Region IV, Chief Elected Officials Meeting Agenda - November 6, 2026
Region IV, Chief Elected Officials Meeting Agenda Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 828 2495 0775 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824950775 Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) Commissioner Chris Ponce—Chief Commissioner Art Malott—Vice-Chief I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Welcome IV. Roll Call and Abstentions (I
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CANCELLED-SAWDB Monitoring/Performance Committee Meeting Public Notice - November 2, 2026
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MONITORING / PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Monitoring / Performance Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 818 8516 8102 To join the meeting online
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November 1, 2026 Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end and it is time to turn our clocks back 1 hour.
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SAWDB Youth and Young Adult Committee Meeting Public Notice - November 17, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Youth and Young Adult Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 882 6118 3254 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web.
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Region IV, Chief Elected Officials Meeting Public Notice - November 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS The Region IV, Chief Elected Officials will meet on: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial: (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 828 2495 0775 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824950775 Copies of the agenda can be obtained at...
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SAWDB Monitoring/Performance Committee Meeting Public Notice - November 2, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MONITORING / PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Monitoring / Performance Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Town Hall 2231 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 818 8516 8102 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web.z
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Holiday Closure - October 12, 2026
America's Job Center New Mexico will be closed on Monday October 12, 2026. Visit our website to connect with your nearest America's Job Center: www.EmployNM.com/offices
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Region IV Chief Elected Officials Recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 2026
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and highlight the importance of inclusive employment opportunities. The Region IV Chief Elected Officials have signed a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the Southwestern Workforce Development Region. This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” emphasizes the skills, abilities, and co
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SAWDB Youth and Young Adult Committee Meeting Agenda - September 22, 2026
Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Youth and Young Adult Committee Meeting Agenda Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 879 2890 9330 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87928909330 Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) Ms. Debbie Schoonover—Chair Ms. Cassie Arias-Ward—Vice-Chair I. Call to Order II. Welcome III.
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NMDWS News Release-September 9, 2026: State highlights free job help as new Medicaid work rules approach
For Immediate Release September 9, 2026 Contact: Stacy Johnston Communications & Marketing Director 505.250.3926 State highlights free job help as new Medicaid work rules approach America's Job Center New Mexico offers job search, training, and career help at no cost ALBUQUERQUE – As new federal Medicaid work requirements threaten to squeeze household budgets in 2027, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is highlighting free job-search and training services avail
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Joint Meeting of the Region IV, CEOs & SAWDB - Agenda - September 17, 2026
Joint Meeting of the Region IV, Chief Elected Officials and the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Joint Meeting Agenda Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center 3031 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88062 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 834 2320 8544 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83423208544 Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) Commissioner Chris Ponce
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SAWDB Youth and Young Adult Committee Meeting Public Notice - September 22, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE MEETING SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Youth and Young Adult Committee for The Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) at Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID: 879 2890 9330 To join the meeting online via Zoom, go to https://us02web
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Joint CEO & SAWDB Meeting Public Notice - September 17, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF JOINT CEO / SAWDB BOARD MEETING REGION IV, CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SOUTHWESTERN AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Region IV, Chief Elected Officials and the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board will meet on: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) at Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center 3031 Highway 180 East Silver City, NM 88062 To join the meeting by phone, dial (346) 248-7799, then enter Meeting ID:
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